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Composting

Composting Information and Resources

Master Composters learn all about composting and recycling in Denver AND give back to the community. You’ll have tons of fun, and you’re guaranteed to meet others who are committed to the environment and to their communities. No experience required!

Service: In exchange for your training you’ll be required to return 40 hours of outreach service teaching composting and recycling to Denver residents. You’ll have six months to complete your outreach service requirement.

Dedication, not experience: You do not need to be an experienced composter or gardener to participate, but you must be able to commit the time necessary to attend the classes, tours and demonstration site sessions.

Cost: A $35 fee is generally required to help cover the cost of certain materials. However, this fee can be waived; inability to pay the fee should not deter qualified candidates!

Schedule: Classes will be held about once a week for 10 weeks on a combination of Monday evenings, Saturday mornings and one Friday field trip.

Enrollment: Approximately 30 enthusiastic and committed participants will be selected each year for this program.

MAKE LESS TRASH - Up to 37% of what Denver residents put in the trash during the growing season is yard waste which is predominantly grass clippings. You can significantly reduce your spring and summer waste just by Grasscycling.

ENJOY A HEALTHIER LAWN- Grasscycling is an easy way to a healthy lawn and a great way to recycle valuable nutrients for free. Clippings break down quickly and slowly release nutrients like Nitrogen back into the soil beneath your lawn.

SAVE WATER - Grass clippings left on your lawn will shade grass roots and help keep the soil cool. And because grass clippings are made up of more than 80% water, they return valuable moisture to the soil which means less watering for you to do.

REDUCE YOUR WORK - Grasscycling can drastically reduce the time you spend on lawn care by saving you from the hassle of bagging, raking and disposing of grass clippings.

SAVE MONEY - Grasscycling reduces the amount the City must spend to collect, haul and landfill grass clippings.